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| debian4life | Dec 18 2010, 11:55 PM Post #1 |
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I normally wouldn't ask something like this as it is personal issue that most people don't like to talk about. I have to have surgery on my back on the 28th. This is to correct deformed disks and has inpacted my life extra in the past weeks as I am having trouble walking now. I was told they have to cut through my stomach and insert cages in to my spine and then roll me over and add rods and other stuff to my back and spine. If it is not too personal, if anyone has had this done or knows anyone who has, could you share some of the outcomes or complications that they have had? Sorry to ramble guys, I know this is usually games only forum but I am really scared over this. Thank you and have a great holiday! Brian |
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| pokemonzrpg | Dec 19 2010, 12:04 AM Post #2 |
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It is always good to open up like this, whether it be online or with some close friends. Don't worry, we actually have a lot of threads like this relating to personal life so yours is completely in the norm! You could probably consider this forum half gaming and half personal advice, haha. Anyone, I'm sorry you have to go through that I know it's got to be pretty rough hearing that you are going to have something put in your body, but to be honest I can't help you much with that. My mom's boyfriend went through a similar situation (he had something but in him, though I'm not sure of the specifics). He had to walk around in a body cast kind of thing that keeps your back straight for quite a while and even now he still has much more difficulty walking than the rest of us in the house. As for the specifics in the surgery, I am not very sure on. I was never actually in the hospital with him and I wasn't told much of any bumps in the road (though I'm pretty sure there were none as far as the surgery goes). |
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| browland1 | Dec 19 2010, 12:20 AM Post #3 |
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The father of one of my friends had major back surgery a few years back and it was similar to what he described. Outside of a post-op infection that was cleared, the surgery went well and without complications. He did need physiotherapy afterwards and his ability to do certain physical tasks was limited, but he got better and only experiences episodes of pain when the weather is very cold. The surgery sounds scary, as all surgeries do, but it's done all the time and the recovery rate is very high, so the odds are definitely in your favor. Just keep your spirits up and know that this is for the best. The alternative is spending your life with debilitating back pain, so it's best to get this over and done. Good luck man 
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| Andsy | Dec 19 2010, 02:30 AM Post #4 |
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All the best my man, and I hope you have an incredibly speedy recovery. This sounds pretty rad, does this mean you can claim to be half android? Like, a titanium skeleton or something. Screw it, I'ma call you WOLVERINE. |
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| FisHeaD | Dec 19 2010, 07:43 AM Post #5 |
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I had surgery on my stomach when I was a toddler because there was some sort of blockage which went well and I have a pretty cool scar left. All the best pal. Only the best surgeons will carry out something like that. Hopefully you will be able to celebrate in the new year. |
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| Jonny Justice | Dec 19 2010, 07:52 AM Post #6 |
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First of all, I wish you a speedy recovery regardless what you choose to do. However, my only advice is to weight what you're willing to put up with for the rest of your life. I have a dislocated disc in my neck that hurts whenever I put a guitar over my shoulder or when I am playing games, but it never hurt me enough to even consider surgery. However, if it is hurting you so much that you can't move at times, or if it is impairing your ability to function normally, and you don't want to deal with that, then I'd say surgery is worth a try. But I'd ask questions. I'd ask to meet the people who are going to do surgery on you. I'd ask the surgeons for personal numbers so you can contact them with any future questions. Get to know the surgeon, establish a connection, see if they really care about you as a person, or just see you as another operation. |
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| VirtualBoyGamerShow | Dec 19 2010, 08:23 AM Post #7 |
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My Dad had a surgery almost exactly like this one. They had to put disks and rods in his back after a car accident (except they went through the back, not the stomach.) After the surgery, he was having trouble walking a bit (but that's normal for people who have big surgeries, they still need to recover.) Now, he's doing fine. He's able to do normal, everyday things. In fact, he was even a cop in a city with lots of crime, and he was still able to do that, years after his operation (he retired a few years ago, but not because of his back, just because he hated being a cop, lol.) And this was years ago. I'm not sure, but maybe the technology has improved. If you need the surgery, then I hope it goes successful. If you choose not to, then I hope you get better. Edited by VirtualBoyGamerShow, Dec 19 2010, 08:31 AM.
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| debian4life | Dec 22 2010, 08:42 PM Post #8 |
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Thank you all for the best wishes and information. I have some new games I will try to write reviews about while I am in the hospital. If I can't I appologize. |
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| MGS Metal Gear Solid | Dec 22 2010, 08:54 PM Post #9 |
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Having titanium in you sucks. It's easily bendable compared to other metals, but shit, not as much as bone. I can't cross my legs when I sit on the floor anymore, I can't lie on my side, or put any extra strain on it. Breaking a femur sucks. I cannot even imagine the back. Know this: it WILL suck. However, fixing it is far better than "living with it." In my case, I can't really live with a broken leg anyway, but the principle is the same. The surgery hurt more than the event, and before surgery I was pretty much high on painkillers so I wasn't anywhere near as scared as I would have been if I wasn't. I'm kinda rambling here, but the point is, the pain will be high, but the long-term effects will be worth it. |
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| debian4life | Dec 22 2010, 09:13 PM Post #10 |
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MGS...thank you for your experience. I can't handle being on Fentnyl and Oxycodone anymore. I am crossing my fingers that this will help. |
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